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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1921
Page
4
Taunton March 28 The inventory of the estate of the late Dr. John W. Coughlin former Mayor of Fafi River and longtime National Democracy committee member was filed today in Probate Court by his sister Helen F. Coughlin showing a total value of 84732.13 dollars.
Hugo A Dubuque and the executors list personal property at 70333.13 dollars and real property at 14360 dollars, totaling 84732.13 dollars. The notice presents the estate assets for probate and appraisal purposes.
A Holworthy Hall story titled The Close Retirement will appear in the upcoming Boston Sunday Post Magazine, highlighting a featured fiction piece in the issue. The item notes the publication plan and the author’s contribution.
Otis A. B. Skinner, a draftsman in the public works department, presented a claim to the City Council for 80 dollars to cover the value of drafting instruments he says were stolen from his office in the City Hall annex. The matter was referred to the committee on claims.
Governor Channing H. Cox, guest of honor at the 25th anniversary meeting of the Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants, deplored modern parents who neglect child-rearing due to work or pleasure. He warned against reliance on the State or community for duties that should be individual responsibilities, urging self reliance and Pilgrim virtue.
The Rev George A Gordon pastor of Old South Church urged citizens to reassert personal duty in education and ethics and warned against overreliance on community or state for schooling and moral guidance. He contrasted modern citizens with the Pilgrim Fathers, stressing self reliance.
Jane Cuneo four months old died at Relief Hospital from scalds after a pan of boiling water spilled on her as children upset the water from the stove. Father Andrew Cuneo of 211 Salem Street suffered badly burned hands trying to save her.
City Council members observed a one minute silence for Cardinal Gibbons. Councillor John Donoghue introduced the order praising the cardinal as a potent force for a nobler juster and purer national life and an inspiration to generations to come.
A luncheon at the Cadet Armory on Columbus avenue honored the Abraham Lincoln company from Hollis Street Theatre. Hosted by the Massachusetts Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, Brigadier-General William H. Bisbee presided. Henry M. Rogers chaired the history committee and gave a brief address.
Frederick R W Marble aged 49 of 209 Summer Street Lynn was instantly killed while making minor repairs on an elevator car. He was crushed between the car floor and the steel door casing as the elevator started from an unknown cause.
Patrolman John J. Vadeboncour of Roxbury Crossing was knocked out by a club blow from a fellow officer in citizen clothes during a riot late last night near the police station. Three men were arrested on drunkenness during the disturbance.
Nearly 50 men and 12 patrolmen were involved as a scuffle at the Ideal Lunch Room led to a wounded patrolman treated at City Hospital. Three men Albert Devlin Frank Slevins and Frank Donahue were arrested on assault on an officer and possible jailer-rescue charges.
In France, former premier Viviani says the main world issue is shaping the League of Nations. He favors US dialogue even without immediate agreement and notes France would make concessions to bring the United States into the league. He mentions he sits on the league amendments committee and cites 40 proposed amendments.
Louis Isaacs age 2 years is cited as a nephew of Samuel Gompers and filed marriage intentions at City Hall. He plans to wed Flora Stepner age 16 of Fay Street South End, surprising relatives and friends yesterday in Dorchester.
Carson City November 8 A bill providing for the use of lethal gas in executing the death penalty in Nevada was signed today by Governor Boyle The plan calls for a condemned man to be placed in an air tight cell with air valves closed then lethal gas admitted to end life without the prisoner awakening
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